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ZIMMER TRABECULAR METAL SHOULDER PIN

Received Feb 8, 2011 · Event occurred Jan 13, 2011

Report 1822565-2011-00211 · MDR key 2021397

Device

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.

Catalog number

47430902500

Lot number

61594738

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PINS BROKE AT THE TIP OF THE THREAD DURING INSERTION INTO THE GLENOID.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS REPORT WILL BE AMENDED WHEN OUR INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.